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Silverdale

Pop. 20,685·63rd most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Silverdale, WA
Median rent (all units)
$1,991/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$26
Stable (Monthly)
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Silverdale · $1,991
More expensive than 58% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,991/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$80,000/yr
Local median income
$105,483/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Silverdale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,410
3 BR
$3,150
4 BR+
$3,620
Research median
$2,410/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,892/yr
At $1,991/mo median
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Rents are climbing (3.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Silverdale, WA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 36.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,685
Median income
$105,483
Median age
40.3
Renters
47.8%
Age distribution
18%
24.9%
25.5%
20.9%
Under 1818%
18–3424.9%
35–5425.5%
55–6410.6%
65+20.9%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
69.3%
White69.3%
Black4.7%
Hispanic9.6%
Asian9.2%
Other7.2%
Education (25+)
19.3%
38.2%
36.3%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma19.3%
Some college38.2%
Bachelor's+36.3%
Housing tenure
52.2%
47.8%
Owner52.2%
Renter47.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Silverdale, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,677 → $1,991
up 18.7%
Income
$87,558 → $105,483
up 20.5%
Population
21,301 → 20,685
down 2.9%
Renter share
48% → 47.8%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
33.8% → 36.3%
+2.5 pts
Median age
36.6 → 40.3
+3.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Silverdale, WA has shifted from $1,677 to $1,991, up 18.7% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $87,558 to $105,483 across the same window, up 20.5% versus 2021. Census counts show Silverdale, WA losing about 616 residents over the five-year window, down 2.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.8% to 36.3% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Silverdale, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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At $1,991/mo, how Silverdale rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Silverdale is $1,991/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,650/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,410/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,150/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($105,483/yr), Silverdale ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Silverdale an affordable city for renters?

Silverdale is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,991/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($105,483/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Silverdale falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Silverdale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,991/mo in Silverdale. The local median household income is $105,483/yr, meaning the typical Silverdale household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Silverdale?

Rent in Silverdale has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Silverdale rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Silverdale is middle-of-the-pack for Washington for rent, ranking #63 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,991/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Silverdale?

Bremerton is nearby and more affordable at $1,934/mo, which is $57 less than Silverdale.

What percentage of Silverdale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.8% of Silverdale households are renters, while 52.2% are owner-occupied. Silverdale leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Silverdale rent compare to the national average?

Silverdale's median rent of $1,991/mo is $26 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #63 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,991/mo, rent takes ~23% of Silverdale's median household income ($105,483/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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